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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1914
Page
2
Temders will be received in the Merey of Augen for purchase and removal of the old Alcombe State School Building. Temiers to be ocdremed to The Temiers are invited for stesking felled Timber and pores lanl impre gered Mego.
The Babinda District scene features a contested dissolution proposal and Governor’s cautious stance on Solamem’s advice as Parliament weighs the matter. A separate item notes a MecKaughten auction date for a crop-related asset, with local figures J. J. and Mr. Whiteltt referenced in the discussions.
A fragmentary report describes a scene at the wharf where tar barrels and maritime activity caused confusion. A man senses something radically wrong but details are missing, leaving the incident unclear.
A local plan proposes dropping Weinert's Creek name and shifting Bo [pind Station back to the mill site. Weis sert's Creek would disappear as an improvement, removing potential fears of confusion.
A crew member leapt overboard from the beamer Limerick near London as the voyage neared departure. Search parties found no body despite extensive efforts, and the mystery of the missing crewman remains unresolved.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions calves, pine, taraflegive, and coughing but lacks coherent events or identifi able names. No clear people, places, organizations, or dates are extractable.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sea voyage toward Port Douglas with disturbances from weather. The garbled text mentions a schedule and agencies possibly listed as Lod, Fearniey and Ca. indicating agents or firms involved in the voyage.
Fragmentary OCR text shows heated language about labor and race, referencing a “Corker” and the Brother need for consistency. The garbled material suggests a political or editorial quarrel with unclear dates or names.
A bargain sale event is advertised at Bis Mart with items including jewellery, cutlery, and various portmanteaux. The notice invites shoppers to the morning sale on Waetsenday and mentions a search for Tilikah as part of the Home Mission Jubilee.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a blanket taken by someone named Tom Frame and a charge or debt involving an amount around £10. The text is garbled but implies a theft or missing item linked to a local person and a monetary claim.
A solid turnout gathered at the Caires Theatre for a repeat performance of Saturday’s program. The crowd packed the venue, enjoying the familiar acts and local entertainment in a reprise that drew praise for pacing and presentation.
The Home Secretary announces official holidays for Barres Shire on July 4 and divisions on July 5 in observance of the Cairns Carnival. The wording is drawn from the Clerk of the Barres Shire and Council records.
Deposit totals of £96 3s 8d and paid sums of £19 5s are recorded as directors face formal proceedings. Police Magistrate Mr A B Ditson introduced the inquiry at Cairns Police Court with depositions to be completed after a clerk’s requisition.
Defendant pleaded guilty to removing Sant Shire territory against by laws. MacDonnell for the prosecution stated the offense involved feeding and filling a road with seed and debris as he intended to fill another hole. He was a carter and, though of good character, faced a heavy penalty with a £1 fine and £3 3s cost plus £1 6d additional costs.
The Poles Theatres announce Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe to be produced at Chepstow Castle by Mr. Robert Breese. Cast includes Mis Leh Baird and Mr. Scott Cremen in a full ensemble as leading roles. The performance promises a costly spectacle with elaborate stage effects and was delayed by two weeks.
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